Pedal Pubbin'

by Meredith

This weekend my college friend's rented a Pedal Pub to cruise North East Minneapolis and celebrate Micaela's birthday. It was awesome and a great way to enjoy a night on the town in a new way, get some light exercise and enjoy a cool brew.

Simple and Sweet

by Meredith

Dani and Mike had a perfect wedding day Saturday June 9, 2012.  It was beautiful indoors and out.  The feeling of the event: pretty, simple, sweet, homemade and vintage. Check out the highlights below.

{Centerpieces}

{Entrance}

{One gift from the bride to her bridesmaids - Redneck wine glasses}

{Vase for the bridal bouquets}

{Vintage frames}

{Homemade photo booth background made by the Groom's father}

{Photo booth decor}

{Table numbers}

{Seating list}

{Day off - mimosa cheers! Robes - another gift from the bride to her bridesmaids made by the mother of the bride}

{Homemade jewelery made by the bride - another gift from the bride to her bridesmaids}

Mom's Garden

by Meredith

Many joys took place over my weekend.  Dani and Mike got married and my mom came home from the hospital - hopefully for the final time. Even though her speech is still struggling, the rest of her is not.  On the road to recovery I keep reminding her of how much she has improved already and that there are other ways one can communicate.  I know she'll get back to old-self in just a matter of time.  Both her and I lack patience at times, but we encourage one another to get through it when the other one of us need it most.  Recently one way she has found peace, and I think a way to communicate, is by spending time in her garden.  I love this sight.

Homemade Flowers

by Meredith

This weekend is my friend Dani's wedding.  I've known her for along time and I'm so excited for her to begin this new adventure with Mike.  I'm looking forward to being a bridesmaid too - my first time ever!  Back in January a group of us got together to make her floral centerpieces - homemade ponies, that will sit in blue mason jars.  I promised her I wouldn't share pictures of it until the wedding - so staying true to that promise I have, pretty close at least!  These are just adorable and 100% Dani.  Now, I'm just excited to see what they look like at the actual event!  She found the pattern online.  All you need is a lot of good material, scissors, cardboard and twigs.  Each take about 30 minutes to make.

Cheers to Dani and Mike!  May you have many years of love, happiness, success, good health and a little luck.

Rose Earrings

by Meredith

One of my favorite events each June is the Edina Art Fair. This past weekend I strolled the streets near 50th and France with my Dad and had a wonderful afternoon. My one purchase, sterling silver rose earrings.